Samsung Odyssey OLED
Score: 93/100
Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED
Score: 89/100Rankings
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G93SC is a 49-inch ultrawide QD-OLED monitor offering infinite contrast, 240 Hz variable refresh and a 0.03 ms response time. Its premium features target elite gamers and creators who need the highest visual fidelity and speed, though its size and price are considerable.
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF is a 34.18-inch ultrawide QD-OLED monitor delivering WQHD resolution, 165 Hz refresh, and a lightning-fast 0.1 ms response. It offers infinite contrast, a wide color gamut, HDR10 support, and adaptive-sync compatibility with both AMD and NVIDIA GPUs, targeting enthusiast gamers and creators. Drawbacks include limited HDMI bandwidth, fan noise, and a lack of built-in speakers.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
49 inchesbest | 34.18 inches | |
240 Hzbest | 165 Hz | |
5,120 pixelsbest | 3,440 pixels | |
1,440 pixelsbest | 1,440 pixelsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.03 msbest | 0.1 ms |
250 nitsbest | 250 nitsbest | |
1,000,000best | 1,000,000best | |
1 | 2best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(6) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 49 inches | 34.18 inches |
Resolution (Horizontal) (pixels) | 5120 pixels | 3440 pixels |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 240 Hz | 165 Hz |
Response Time (ms) | 0.03 ms | 0.1 ms |
Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync Ultimate, VESA Adaptive-Sync |
Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 99.3% DCI-P3, 149% sRGB |
Connectivity(2) | ||
HDMI Ports | 2 | 1 |
DisplayPort Ports | 1 | 2 |
Ergonomics(2) | ||
Tilt Range (degrees) | 22 degrees | 26 degrees |
Swivel Range (degrees) | 60 degrees | 40 degrees |
Audio(1) | ||
Built‑in Speakers | true | false |
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Professional reviewers hail the G93SC as a benchmark-setting ultrawide monitor, praising its QD-OLED panel, 240 Hz performance and immersive curvature while noting its premium price and massive footprint as the only real drawbacks.
Everyday users echo the professional praise, lauding the stunning colors, deep immersion and multitasking features, while repeatedly mentioning the monitor's size, GPU requirements, and occasional reflections as practical concerns.
Professional reviewers laud the AW3423DWF for its groundbreaking QD-OLED panel, citing infinite contrast, lightning-fast response, and a color gamut that outshines most competing ultrawide monitors. They commend the adaptive-sync support and ergonomic design, but criticize the lack of HDMI 2.1, the sub-par anti-glare coating, and the presence of an active cooling fan that adds audible noise.
Everyday users echo the praise for deep blacks, vivid colors, and rapid response, often highlighting the monitor's immersive feel for gaming and content creation. Common complaints revolve around the HDMI limitation, fan noise, glare from the glossy surface, and concerns about OLED burn-in and the relatively short warranty period.
“The colors pop like nothing I've ever seen.”
“The curvature makes me feel inside the game.”
“Text is sharp, videos are stunning, and games run flawlessly.”
